Wherof that lust of love is wonne.

Forthi spek forth, as ye begonne,

Of Avarice upon mi schrifte.

Confessor.

Mi Sone, I schal the branches schifte

Be ordre so as thei ben set,

On whom no good is wel beset. 4670

[Parsimony.]

vi. Pro verbis verba, munus pro munere reddi

Convenit, vt pondus equa statera gerat.